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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 945.09 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 945.09 and 185.31 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 945.09 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/945.09 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 945.09 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 175,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,134.63/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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